Padraig Harrington was left cursing his luck as Jeev Milkha Singh snatched a one-stroke victory in the US$5 million Barclays Singapore Open. Final scores and earnings

In contrast to his Majors wins at Royal Birkdale and Oakland Hills, the Dubliner made two crucial mistakes coming down the stretch and was forced to settle for second place alongside Ernie Els in his final event of 2008 with Rory McIlroy tied for fourth.

The Irishman, 37, can look back on an incredible season following his wins in the Open and the US PGA this summer and will be voted European Tour Player of the Year for the second year in a row at a function in London next month.
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Tags: Barclays Singapore Open, Padraig Harrington, Ernie Els, Jeev Milkha Singh, Rory McIlroy, Darren Clarke

Rory McIlroy looks certain to join golf’s million euro club after scorching into contention for his maiden victory in the Barclays Singapore Open.

But the Holywood teenager, 19, is more interested in earning a priceless US Masters invite with a top finish in the weather-affected Asian Tour event.

Just two shots behind leaders Ernie Els and Simon Dyson on four-under par after a second round 68, McIlroy said: “It's a fantastic achievement and of course, it's a lot easier than it was a decade ago.
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Tags: Barclays Singapore Open, Rory McIlroy, Ernie Els, Simon Dyson, Padraig Harrington, Darren Clarke

Teen tycoon Rory McIlroy can take his career earnings beyond one million euro in this week’s Barclays Singapore Open.

But the Holywood idol, 19, is more interested in points than prize money as he continues his meteoric rise up the world rankings.

Up more than 150 spots this year to 80th in the world, McIlroy wants to clinch his place in the exclusive top-50 club by leaving Major winners like Padraig Harrington, Ernie Els and Phil Mickelson trailing in his wake this week. Read More...

Tags: Rory McIlroy, Barclays Singapore Open, Darren Clarke, Padraig Harrington, Ernie Els, Phil Mickelson

Paul McGinley failed to end his three-year victory drought in the Hassan II Trophy in Morocco.

The Dubliner, 41, was bidding to follow in the footsteps of Padraig Harrington, who lifted the jewel encrusted dagger awarded to the winner last year.

But he had to settle for a share of fourth place with Michael Hoey as world No 10 Ernie Els picked up his first win since he lifted the Honda Classic on the PGA Tour in March.
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Tags: Paul McGinley, Ernie Els, Michael Hoey, Hassan Trophy

"Big Easy" Ernie Els has urged Padraig Harrington to sit down and enjoy his incredible Major run.

Harrington admits that he is finding it difficult to get his head around the fact that he has won three Majors in just over a year.

But Els - a three time Major winner himself - reckons the Dubliner should savour his hot streak while the going's good.

Sidelined in 2005 due to knee surgery and without a Major win since 2002, Els said: "Padraig he's on a great streak now and he's having a great time in his life and he's got things going his way. Read More...

Tags: Alfred Dunhill Links, Ernie Els, Padraig Harrington

Darren Clarke put his Malaysian Open disappointment behind him by announcing good news for two Irish starlets.
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Darren Clarke and Ernie Els are hoping to bounce back from their Dubai disappointments in the EMAAR-MGF Indian Masters.
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Tags: Darren Clarke, Ernie Els, Graeme McDowell, Damien McGrane

Tiger Woods produced a trademark back nine charge to card a seven under par 65 and snatch the Dubai Desert Classic with a stroke to spare at the Emirates Golf Club.
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Tags: Dubai Desert Classic, Tiger Woods, Ernie Els

For a while the leaderboard had the snarled up look of a Dubai traffic jam. But that was before Tiger Woods produced the best back nine of the week to snatch the Dubai Desert Classic by a stroke thanks to a magnificent seven-under par closing round of 65.
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Tags: Ernie Els, Tiger Woods, Dubai Desert Classic

Ernie Els has taken a longer winter break than normal this year and reduced his global travelling arrangements to remain as fresh as possible for the season's major examinations.
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Tags: Ernie Els, Majors, Dubai Desert Classic

Ernie Els is a huge admirer of Rory McIlroy, who was described in print by European Tour boss George O'Grady at the weekend as a potential "Irish Tiger Woods."
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Tags: Rory McIlroy, Ernie Els, Dubai Desert Classic

Ernie Els will be keeping one eye on the Tiger Woods and another on teen star Rory McIlroy in Dubai this week.
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